Veterinary Technician

Parkland Animal Clinic, Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee pet discount

Job summary

Parkland Animal Clinic is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician in Parkland, Florida, to provide skilled care to patients and exceptional service to clients. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of veterinary experience, can handle animals safely, and communicates effectively with clients.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, and an employee pet discount. Schedule requires Saturday availability and flexibility within operating hours.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience is required.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates.
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Animal care

Client communication

Veterinary procedures

Job description

Salary: $21 - $24 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: This is a full-time position averaging 32–38 hours per week. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Saturday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Saturday availability is required, and candidates must be flexible to work shifts within our operating hours.

Parkland Animal Clinic i s hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect

• Acomprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
• Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.

Key Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience is required.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

About Parkland Animal Clinic

Parkland Animal Clinic is a full-service veterinary practice in Parkland, Florida, caring for pets from Parkland, Boca West, Coral Springs, Coconut Creek, and beyond. We believe great care starts with understanding the whole pet, not just today’s symptoms. Our team tailors every plan to each pet’s needs and life stage, from preventive visits and nutrition guidance to dentistry, surgery, laser therapy, radiology, and senior care.

Our clients tell us they love our team’s compassion, thoroughness, and willingness to take extra time with nervous pets. If you share our love for animals and want to work in a warm, collaborative clinic where you can practice high-quality medicine, we’d love to meet you.

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.